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How to save money when managing your company cars and HGVs

There are many benefits tied to managing your own fleet of company vehicles or HGVs. After all, it means you do not have to rely on third-party providers to deliver products to customers, making the process much more efficient and cost-effective. However, that’s not to say that this is not...

19 Tips for Expanding Your HGV Operations Overseas

So, you’re considering taking the big plunge and expanding your Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operations to lands far and wide. Well, that’s rather audacious of you, and we’re chuffed to bits! But before you set those wheels a-turning across borders and seas, let’s have a chinwag about some top-notch tips...

Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage industry?

Since Brexit, it’s no secret that the UK haulage industry has faced some less-than-ideal circumstances. From the loss of European workers to long delays exacerbated by Covid-19, haulage companies have faced many challenges in recent years.

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3 tips for making your long-haul experience more comfortable

HGV drivers tend to become adept at traveling long distances and making sure they hold their focus the entire time. However, it can be hard to focus if we’re constantly being distracted, or feel uncomfortable and irritated on the roads. That’s why it’s very important to recognize the needs of...

Three tips to avoid the most common HGV accidents

Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle involved can cause serious injury to yourself and others involved. As such, it’s important to prioritise training and awareness of the Highway Code. Read on to...

Car driving dilemmas when you drive an HGV for work

Driving an HGV for work is hugely enjoyable, but it can throw a spanner into the works for your recreational driving. If you fail to address those issues, they may cause serious problems for years to come.

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How HGV drivers can keep motorcyclists and cyclists safe

As an HGV driver, your vehicle is likely to be one of the largest on the road. As such, it’s your responsibility to look out for some of the smallest vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are most likely to come off a lot worse than you if you happen to get...

HGV drivers advised to get a COVID test before arriving in Kent

If you’re travelling via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel you should get a negative COVID test before arriving in Kent, the Department for Transport has advised.

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The future of the HGV industry is not what you think

Are you operating in the HGV industry right now? You might think that you know what the future is going to look like for this industry. But we’re not so sure that’s the case at all. Indeed, it’s possible that the path of this industry over the next few years...

Advice on cleaning HGV cabs during the COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces. Therefore, maintaining good hygiene and cleaning practices are essential, particularly in common working areas. Regular cleaning will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people; cleaning common work areas is important to limit the spread.

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